The purpose of the National Diploma in the Biomedical Technology programme is to produce graduates competent to apply theoretical and practical fundamental knowledge and skills in the fields of medical technology and research. The programme provides extensive theoretical knowledge and practical training about various related modules and experiential training. The outcome of these combined offerings results in the achievement of purpose of the qualification as stipulated in the curricula. This qualification leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Technologist |
Admission Requirements
| Minimum APS Score |
26 |
| Language of teaching and learning |
4 |
| Other recognised language |
4 |
| Mathematics |
4 |
| Life Orientation |
4 |
| Subject 1 |
4* |
| Subject 2 |
4# |
| Subject 3 |
4 |
* A minimum rating in Physical Sciences
# A minimum rating in Life Sciences
Curriculum
MODULE CODE |
MODULE |
MODULE CODE |
MODULE |
First year |
First semester |
Second semester |
APA1111 |
Anatomy and Physiology 1A |
PPH1112 |
Pathophysiology |
| CET1AT1 |
Chemistry BBF Theory 1 |
WBC2112 |
Biochemistry |
CET1AP1 |
Chemistry BBF Practical 1 |
MTI1112 |
Immunology |
| PHY1AET |
Physics 1B |
APB1112 |
Anatomy and Physiology 1B |
PHY1ADP |
Physics Practical |
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IGT1111 |
Introduction to Medical Technology |
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STA1ABF |
Calculations and Statistics |
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Second year |
First semester |
Second semester |
BTT2111 |
Blood Transfusion Technology |
BCP2112 |
Chemical Pathology |
GTM2111 |
Microbiology 2A |
GTH2112 |
Haematology 2 |
| SPA2111 |
Cellular Pathology 2A |
GTN2112 |
Microbiology 2B |
| CPA2111 |
Chemical Pathology 2A |
SPB2112 |
Cellular Pathology 2B |
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Third year |
First semester |
Second semester |
CPP3112 |
Chemical Pathology 3 |
ILP3111 |
Laboratory Practice 3 |
GTH3112 |
Haematology 3 |
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MGT3112 |
Microbiology 3 |
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| SPP3112 |
Cellular Pathology 3 |
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